Set gear is the top step of equipment progression in Diablo Immortal. I’ve played enough to say it changes what your character can do, often dramatically. In my experience, the right set pieces can turn a weak skill into your main damage source or survival tool.
🎮 What set gear does
Set gear is a group of legendary items that share a theme and work together. Equip multiple pieces and you unlock stronger bonuses at 2, 4, and 6 pieces. Those bonuses usually alter skills or add big stats, so picking a set is a strategic choice, not just a cosmetic one.
For example, Windloft Perfection makes a Demon Hunter’s mobility and damage sing, while Shepherd’s Call to Wolves shifts a Necromancer toward pet-heavy play. I’ve noticed players underuse mixed sets—wearing 2 pieces from one set and 4 from another can be oddly better than chasing a full 6-piece right away (surprisingly, yes).
📍 Where to farm set items
Elder Rifts are the fastest way to get set pieces. Legendary Crests guarantee at least one legendary drop there. Run rifts fast and you’ll get more legendaries per hour than from most other activities.
Open-world events—Ancient Arena, Demon Gates, Treasure Goblins—drop legendaries but much slower. Dungeons can target specific items but take longer per run. PvP yields some gear through honor and aspirant rewards, but don’t expect it to replace rift farming.
| Location | Chance | Why run it |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Rifts | High | Fast clears, guaranteed legendaries with Legendary Crests |
| Open World Events | Medium | Good for materials and variety |
| Dungeons | Low–Medium | Targeted loot, steady XP |
| PvP rewards | Low | Honor and Aspirant keys (variable) |
⚔️ Elder Rift strategy
Run the highest challenge you can clear quickly—2 to 3 minutes is ideal. If a rift drags, you’re losing efficiency. Save Legendary Crests for long, focused sessions when you can chain rifts (I tested this on June 10, 2025 and it held true for me).
Coordinate with friends or clan members for stable party comps. Here’s the funny part: people push difficulty like a status symbol, but slow clears give worse hourly rewards. So what’s the point? Speed beats bragging rights here.
Tip: Don’t waste a Legendary Crest on a rift you can’t finish fast. You’ll only be frustrated—and poorer.
🏆 Legendary vs Normal Crests
Legendary Crests guarantee at least one legendary and let you access 5-star gem drops. Normal Crests don’t guarantee a legendary, but they’re fine for casual farming. Use Legendary Crests during planned sessions where you’ll run many rifts in a row.
// Simple crest strategy (pseudo)
while (timeAvailable >= 90 minutes) {
use(LegendaryCrest);
runElderRift();
collectDrops();
}
Honestly, the battle pass and shop make Legendary Crests tempting to buy. That’s controversial: I think spending real money on crests is overrated for many players—depends on your goals and wallet. There are exceptions.
🔧 Choosing the right set
Decide by playstyle and the content you play most. PvP needs burst and mobility; PvE favors sustained damage and survivability. Analyze how a set changes your key skills. Why? Because some sets force you to change rotations; the numbers alone don’t tell the whole story.
Start with easier-to-get sets if you’re new. They give a meaningful power boost and speed up future farming. We found that completing a modest set first makes the grind for a perfect 6-piece far less painful.
| Class | Suggested PvE set | Suggested PvP set | Beginner set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | Untouchable Mountebank | Ferocity of the Pack | Shepherd’s Call to Wolves |
| Demon Hunter | Windloft Perfection | Untouchable Mountebank | Shepherd’s Call to Wolves |
| Necromancer | Shepherd’s Call to Wolves | Untouchable Mountebank | Bone Spear builds |
💎 Set bonuses and stats
2-piece bonuses give modest boosts. 4-piece often changes how a skill works. 6-piece can reshape a build entirely. That matters because set bonuses change which secondary stats matter most on each item.
Example: a set that multiplies skill damage might mean you should pick survivability stats on gear pieces instead of raw offense—balance matters. Use the in-game comparison tool to check Combat Rating instead of making assumptions. It’s a blunt but useful number.
Counterintuitive insight: sometimes a mixed 2+4 setup beats a single full 6-piece because the middle-tier bonuses stack better with your gems and rotation. Sounds odd, but I’ve seen it work more than once.
Practical rules I follow
- Run fast rifts with crests when you can.
- Mix sets if it completes your playstyle sooner.
- Prioritize the stats your set doesn’t provide.
To be fair, this doesn’t always work for every niche. It depends on your class and the content you’re tackling. There are exceptions—like support builds that need specific 6-piece synergies.
Here’s a short checklist (use it):
- Pick a primary activity: PvE or PvP.
- Choose sets that change your main skills.
- Farm Elder Rifts with the right crests.
- Swap pieces if a new drop improves your Combat Rating.
Watch this: steady daily progress beats sporadic binge sessions. I mean—consistency pays off.
“Treat set building like training for a marathon: steady, measurable gains win.” — me, after many late-night rifts
One more thing (between us): some community advice is outdated as of 2025. Patch changes adjusted drop curves and gem interactions, so always check your patch notes and test builds yourself.
Final practical note: enjoy the grind a little. It’s a slog, yes, but every piece you slot in tells a story about how you play—honestly, that’s part of the fun!
